Around The House At The Holidays Pt. I

My parents' house has been all decorated and looking completely lovely for quite some time now. I must share some pictures with all of you! Check back tomorrow for a second set :-D and click here for last year's wonderful-ness complete with descriptions- http://www.3wrenstreet.blogspot.com/2011/12/around-house-holiday-part-i.html and http://www.3wrenstreet.blogspot.com/2011/12/around-house-holiday-part-ii.html

Around the House- Holiday Part II

More pictures of my parents' house just as promised :-D

I just love our old leaded glass piano window : )

a bit of inspiration in my mom's work room

loveliness

PINK reindeer from my great grandma Minna

more treasures from my great grandma

from my other great grandma Ann- a celluloid reindeer with glitter on his back!

making use of one of our many industrial wire baskets

a gift from my dad to my mom :o)

this manger was handmade by my grandpa Ken- oh how I wish I had known him!!

an amazing estate sale find- made from paper towel rolls, aluminum foil and vintage ornaments

love the patina

antique family ornaments

findings over the years

created from scrapbook paper

old German and Japanese holiday decorations

there are no words! every single thing on this tree is hand stitched!

Around the House- Holiday Part I

My parents' house is all decorated and looks absolutely wonderful. I just have to share some pictures : ) Check back tomorrow for more!!

matthew mead is one of our new favourites

my mom creates lovely ornaments from this- see here

estate sale finds over the years

antique handmade houses on an awesome old chicken coop
(coop available for sale upon request)

the sheep have been passed down from my great grandparents : )

findings over the years

such a sweet trio

bar accessories my sister and I got from antiquarium for Christmas last year

amazing old family ornaments

the corner of my desk :o)

dachshund platter from fishs eddy and antique treasures

mom's favourite thing in the house- our white couch! and a fun handmade pillow

santa's sleigh and reindeer were a perfect gift from my grandma to my dad. the cute little bird is from seapinks.

updated the twig wreath with some cheery vintage mittens- my personal favourite

the angels were from my great grandma Minna!